At the Annual Meeting, you’ll experience:
Interactive Product Group Sessions
Engage with your peers to discuss opportunities to create and innovate standards to keep workers safe. The Annual Meeting is where our product groups and committees meet to accomplish the essential work of the association – developing standards, formulating policy positions, and planning for the future.
Rich Networking Opportunities
Between the popular Awards Reception & Dinner, Networking Reception, and more, the Annual Meeting is full of can’t-miss opportunities to connect with your peers.
High Value General Sessions
Hear the latest safety trends straight from end-users. Get a deeper understanding of shifts in the regulatory and political landscape and how to capitalize on them to drive growth. It’s all at the ISEA Annual Meeting.
Need to Know
Start: Wednesday, Nov. 19 (8am)
End: Friday, Nov. 21 (2pm)
- Travel Recommendations
Airport:
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Arrive: Tuesday evening
Depart: After 2pm Friday
- Event Location
Ritz Carlton Pentagon City
Arlington, VA
- Overflow Hotels
Sheraton Pentagon City
Arlington, VA
> Reserve Your Room
Last day to book: Nov 8
Courtyard Arlington Crystal City
Arlington, VA
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Last day to book: Nov 17
- FAQs
Get answers to some of the most common questions about attending the Annual Meeting. Visit our FAQs.
- Policies
All registrants and participants agree to adhere to our event policies.
- Safety
Please familiarize yourself with our latest health & safety guidelines.
Registration Options
All Access Pass
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Product Group Meetings
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All Evening Networking Events & Meals
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General Sessions (Nov 20) & White House Meeting (Nov 21)
Awards Dinner
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Offsite event with round-trip transportation
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Appetizers, spirits, and dinner
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ISEA Foundation awards presentation
Product Group In-Person
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Access to Product Group Meetings
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Breakfast & Lunch
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Networking opportunities throughout the day
* The Monday evening event is SOLD OUT.
Virtual Participation
Product Group members unable to attend Product Group meetings in person may join virtually through Microsoft Teams at no cost. All Product Group members will receive meeting invitations with appropriate login credentials. Virtual tech is light, and therefor the virtual experience will be less interactive.
Contact Tanya Brosnan with questions. Learn more in our FAQs.
Wednesday Evening
ISEA Foundation Awards
Join us at the International Spy Museum
Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating excellence in the safety equipment industry.
Cocktail Reception: Mingle with industry peers and leaders over drinks and conversation.
Formal Dinner: Savor an exquisite culinary experience in a world-class venue featuring spectacular views of Washington.
Honoring Industry Icons: Celebrate the individuals and companies making a lasting impact on worker safety.
Friday Morning
White House Briefing
Meet with U.S. Leaders at the White House
We’re excited to share a special opportunity for members to visit the White House Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the morning of Friday, November 21.
ISEA will provide transportation for a morning briefing with leaders from the White House Office of Public Liaison.
Participation is very limited, and while the exact time will be confirmed closer to the event, we strongly encourage you to plan travel now to take advantage of this unique opportunity Friday morning.
All participants need a REAL ID or US Passport for security screening.
Sponsorship Options
Are you interested in reaching decision makers at leading companies and their executives in the safety equipment industry? We have a limited number of sponsorship opportunities for our:
- Awards Dinner & Networking Events
- Keynote Speaker
- Safety Partner Sponsorship
Featured Speakers
Agenda
Wednesday, November 19
Registration opens at 7:00am, and breakfast will be available between 7:00am and 9:00am.
The Board will meet from 8am – Noon.
Product Group meetings will take place all day.
NOTE: These meetings are open only to members of the product groups.
| Time | Session | Room |
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| 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Hand Protection | |
| 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Emergency Eyewash & Shower | |
| 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Eye & Face Protection | |
| 10:00 AM | Coffee Break | |
| 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Instruments | |
| 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Heat Stress Solutions | |
| 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Respiratory Protection | |
| 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM | Lunch Available | |
| 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM | Dropped Objects Prevention | |
| 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM | Hearing Protection | |
| 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM | Standards Planning & Development Committee (closed meeting) | |
| 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM | First Aid |
International Spy Museum
Transportation will be provided from the Ritz-Carlton.
Thursday, November 20
Registration opens at 7:00am, and breakfast will be available between 7:00am and 8:00am.
Speaker: Tara Bayke, Economist & Senior Consultant, ITR Economics
Attendees will walk away with a clear perspective on:
- Big Picture: ITR’s forecast of the general economy (and specific markets of interest to ISEA members) through 2026, with analysis of risks to the forecast
- What to expect for commodity prices and inflation in general
- How tariffs may change and what that means for businesses
- The consumer’s financial health and why it matters
- What is going on with shortening supply chain trends
- Why industrial demand is likely to outperform in key areas
- What is happening in labor
Speaker: David Keeling, Assistant Secretary, OSHA (invited)
Speaker: Vince Haley, Chair, White House Domestic Policy Council (invited)
Details forthcoming
As federal safety regulations shift, this panel will explore how states, industry, and associations can adapt to a changing landscape—and what leaders can do to navigate uncertainty and protect workers.
Panelists:
Larry Sloan – CEO, American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA)
Eric Conn – Founding Partner, Conn Maciel Carey LLP
Jordan Barab – Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor, OSHA (Retired)
Product Group and Committee meetings will take place throughout the day.
NOTE: These meetings are open only to members of the listed Product Groups and Committees.
| Time | Session | Room |
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| 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM | Advocacy Committee (closed meeting) | |
| 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM | Foot Protection | |
| 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM | Head Protection | |
| 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM | Safety Cutting Knives |
Rick Klein, Political Director at ABC News, will offer a sharp political outlook, analyzing the dynamics shaping Washington and what they mean for the future of policymaking and the safety industry.
Friday, November 21
Breakfast will be available between 7:00am and 8:00am.
Meet with leaders from the White House Office of Public Liaison.
Where: White House Eisenhower Executive Office Building
ISEA will provide transportation for this morning briefing.
*Please note the following ISEA product groups will not be meeting at the Annual Meeting this year: Dropped Objects Prevention, Eye & Face Protection, Fall Protection, Hearing Product, and Instruments.
FAQs
No. Registrations are individual, and all fees listed are per-person rates.
ISEA does not have rooms reserved for private meetings. To inquire about meeting space for your organization, please contact the hotel directly.
Meetings – Business Casual
Awards Program – Smart Casual
Networking Reception – Smart Casual
People wear anything from suits to jeans to brand uniforms. Our only request is that attire is appropriate.
Most importantly, be comfortable and you.
